No Totality, No Problem … New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Host Family Event For April 8 Eclipse
While New Mexico isn’t in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, NMMNHS is hosting a family-friendly event designed to help visitors explore and view the eclipse from different perspectives. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
As a reminder, a solar eclipse will be visible overhead in New Mexico this coming Monday. While the Land of Enchantment isn’t in the path of totality for the solar eclipse April 8, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is hosting a family-friendly event designed to help visitors explore and view the eclipse from different perspectives. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Boese Bros’ Stephen Harshman
On the job in Los Alamos is Boese Bros Brewpub Kitchen Staff Stephen Harshman. He has worked at Boese Bros Brewpub at 145 Central Park Square for four months. ‘I like having the experience with food,’ Harshman said of his job. To learn more about Boese Bros Brewpub, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
‘New Mexico Day’ At Balloon Fiesta Is Oct. 7, 2024
New Mexico residents receive free admission to flying events on Oct. 7 at Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy/AIBF
2024 Balloon Fiesta News:
ALBUQUERQUE —The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Inc., a 501-C-3 Not-For-Profit New Mexico Corporation, announced that Monday, Oct. 7 will be “New Mexico Day” at the Balloon Fiesta!
New Mexico residents who show either a photo ID or a utility bill with a New Mexico address will receive free admission to Monday’s flying events.
The Balloon Fiesta’s volunteer board of directors unanimously voted for “New Mexico Day”.
“Balloon Fiesta is so appreciative Read More
Pinon Student Ellen White Wins 2024 Dog Jog Logo Contest
Pinon Elementary School student Ellen White’s winning 2024 Dog Jog design. Courtesy/Ginger Young
Young artist Ellen White with her grandpa’s dog, Ella. Courtesy/Ginger Young
Dog Jog News:
Ellen White, a 6th grade student at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock, is this year’s winner of the Dog Jog Logo contest.
Her drawing will be the official logo for this year’s Dog Jog event and she will receive a free t-shirt featuring her artwork. Talent obviously runs in the family – Ellen’s older sister Anna won the Dog Jog logo contest in 2019. The winners are chosen on the basis of artistic merit, creativity Read More
The Y Announces Teen Basketball Open Gym June & July
Guardrail Repairs Begin Around Town Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will be providing traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which will be repairing damaged guardrails in the following locations:
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- North Road between Diamond Drive and Quemazon Place;
- Range Road by the Fire Station;
- Canyon Road at 15th Street; and
- Camp May Road.
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Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. daily starting Monday, April 8 and continue through the week until completed.
There will be flagging operations at all locations. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and Read More
‘100+ Women Who Care’ To Meet May 2 On Smith’s Patio
Northern New Mexico College Nick Salazar Center For The Arts Presents ‘An Evening With Jimmy Santiago Baca’
Esteemed poet Jimmy Santiago Baca to speak at NNMC April 12, 2024. Photo by Gloria Graham
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Nick Salazar Center for the Arts will present “An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” on the Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Española campus at 5 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024.
“An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” is sponsored by the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) and will feature a car show by the Española Lowrider Museum Coalition, local artisan vendors, a youth dance performance by Moving Arts Española, music Read More
Westbound Lane Closure On Diamond Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will provide traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which is repairing a section of guardrail on Diamond Drive west of Arkansas Avenue.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 8 and continue until completed.
The westbound right lane will be closed at Arkansas Avenue. A bicycle lane will be maintained through the work zone. Pedestrian traffic will be safely flagged through the work zone.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.
Direct questions regarding this project to Read More
‘Building Blocks’ Exhibit At Village Arts Through Mid May
Artwork in remembrance of artist and architect Frank Lloyd Wright on display at Village Arts through mid May at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/Village Arts
Artwork in remembrance of artist and architect Frank Lloyd Wright on display at Village Arts at 216 DP Road through mid May. Courtesy/Village Arts
VILLAGE ARTS News:
Village Arts hosts exhibit “Building Blocks” through mid May in remembrance of artist and architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who passed away 50 years ago and left a legacy that uniquely integrated architecture with the surrounding environment.
Village Arts asked artists to see the “art” Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Colored Sky Over Española Valley
Daily Postcard: A pastel colored sky March 31 over the Española Valley. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Toppers Baseball Tops Española Valley Sundevils 14-0
Daniel Garcia takes a strike call as Topper Terran Robertson catches the ball in the first inning of a conference game against Española Valley Sundevils played Wednesday afternoon at Bomber Field on North Mesa. The Topper pitching and the Topper bats and fielding were more than the Sundevils could manage and the Toppers won the contest 14-0 in 5 innings. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Gavin Mitchell is welcomed by Dylan Marciano at home plate after hitting a homerun in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ty Gartz picks up a bunt attempt and makes the throw to 1st in time Read More
Scenes From Job Fair Underway Until 3 p.m. At UNM-LA!
Scene from today’s Spring Job Fair underway until 3 p.m. at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LACDC
Scene from today’s Spring Job Fair underway until 3 p.m. at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LACDC
Scene from today’s Spring Job Fair underway until 3 p.m. at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LACDC Read More
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc. Accepting Applications For Homebuyer Assistance Program
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc. is accepting applications for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Housing Renewal Program through April 30, 2024.
Both programs require applicants to earn less than 80 percent Area Median Income, live in Los Alamos County, have a home value less than $440,480, and a credit rating over 640 with no active collection accounts or bankruptcies. The Homebuyer Assistance Program also requires a minimum of $1,500 as a downpayment for the home and the completion of a homebuyer education class.
The loans for both programs are non-amortizing Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Sarah Sullivan At Sugar & Cream
LAFC To Host Monthly Movie Night Beginning April 9
This month’s feature film is Citizen Kane. Courtesy/LAFC
LAFC News:
The community is invited to enjoy dinner and a movie and help Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) every month! This month’s dinner is frito pie beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the movie is Citizen Kane, which starts at 6 p.m. at SALA Event Center.
Every month on the Second Tuesday of the month, LAFC will host a dinner and a movie fundraiser. Proceeds will support their programs at the Counseling Center and the Youth Activity Centers.
Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night your monthly night on the town!
Dinner will be available beginning at Read More
Demolition Notification For Quarter Ending June 30 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending June 30, 2024 and List of Buildings and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions (Link)
Members of the public Read More
The Time To Act Is Now! Urgency Expressed At Community Workshop On Climate Action Plan
Attendees at the Climate Action Plan community workshop Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During the interactive community workshop for Los Alamos County’s Climate Action Plan Tuesday night in council chambers, Cascadia’s Project Manager Andrea Martin did not sugarcoat the situation that Los Alamos, and the rest of the world, finds itself in.
“The climate is changing as a result of human activity and that represents an existential threat to the Los Alamos community and the world Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Faye And Misha
This sweet little piglet, Miss Faye, arrived obese and with a cherry eye. Her eye has been surgically repaired, thanks to the Española Humane vet team, and she’s starting on her weight loss journey. This sweet-as-pie and perfectly behaved 6-year-old, 46 lb. chihuahua loves absolutely everyone, is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Visit https://www.espanolahumane.org/. Courtesy/EH
Kitten Season has arrived Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet April 8
UNM-Los Alamos News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 in Wallace Hall, Building 5, on the UNM-LA Campus.
This is the annual special meeting related to the UNM-LA budget.
Agenda items will include an overview of the FY25 Budget and approval of the FY25 Operating Budget. In addition, there will be discussion and approval of ballot language for a bond in the November 2024 election, as well as the annual adoption of the Advisory Board Bylaws.
Direct questions to UNM-Los Alamos at 505.662.5919 or unmlainfo@unm.edu. Read More
